CVE-2014-0214: Moodle/moodle Moodle Creates A MoodleMobile Web-service Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-48rq-vj58-2mh6
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CWE-287
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2014-0214 is a MODERATE moodle creates a moodlemobile web-service vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Moodle/moodle libraries in the Packagist ecosystem. The issue involves moodle creates a moodlemobile web-service token with an infinite lifetime. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 2.4.10, 2.5.6, 2.6.3.

CVE-2014-0214 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2014-0214
GHSA Identifier GHSA-48rq-vj58-2mh6
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Moodle/moodle
Package Ecosystem Packagist
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2014-0214

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Moodle/moodle dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

moodle/moodle fixed: 2.4.10 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.4.10
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.5.6 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.5.6
moodle/moodle fixed: 2.6.3 
Upgrade moodle/moodle to 2.6.3
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

inspect dependencies for moodle/moodle

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2014-0214, inspect your project dependencies for Moodle/moodle:

inspect dependencies for moodle/moodle

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Moodle/moodle in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 2.4.10), your application is affected.

Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Moodle/moodle, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

login/token.php in Moodle through 2.3.11, 2.4.x before 2.4.10, 2.5.x before 2.5.6, and 2.6.x before 2.6.3 creates a MoodleMobile web-service token with an infinite lifetime, which makes it easier for remote attackers to hijack sessions via a brute-force attack.

CVE-2014-0214 Affected Moodle/moodle Versions

3 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
2.4.102.5.62.6.3
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
< 2.4.10
2.4.10
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.5.0
< 2.5.6
2.5.6
moodle/moodle
 Packagist
≥ 2.6.0
< 2.6.3
2.6.3

References

NVD — CVE-2014-0214 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-0214
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/14c16a416373f68c36b65f4653c0bd076eb0b290
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/437240b5aa7719f1b8cce1e0f45ac0708c72cc23
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/679e323aaab2a968b8e87862e1658814645db525
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/moodle/moodle/commit/b5b2eab6778bee166e20bc5eec0138d89795ac3d
Moodle/moodle Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/moodle/moodle
moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.p... WEB
https://moodle.org/mod/forum/discuss.php?d=260362
git.moodle.org/gw WEB
http://git.moodle.org/gw?p=moodle.git&a=search&h=HEAD&st=commit&s=MDL-43119
Moodle/moodle Security Information SECURITY
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/19/1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0214?
CVE-2014-0214 is a security vulnerability in Moodle/moodle involving Moodle creates a MoodleMobile web-service token with an infinite lifetime under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Moodle/moodle versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 2.4.10, 2.5.6, 2.6.3 across affected packages: moodle/moodle.
What version fixes CVE-2014-0214?
Upgrading to 2.4.10, 2.5.6, 2.6.3 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is moodle/moodle affected?
Yes, moodle/moodle is affected in releases prior to 2.4.10, 2.5.6, 2.6.3. Upgrade your dependency to 2.4.10, 2.5.6, 2.6.3 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2014-0214?
CVE-2014-0214 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Packagist dependencies for CVE-2014-0214?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for moodle/moodle'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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